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No Title So let's see if I can get some photos up. First time using this photo download feature. I tried to download a good photo of Conk with his sail, but it didn't work. I'll try it in another post.

Yeah, I had wondered how you made out on the trip back. The wind never let up at site 12, and in fact grew to about 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. The tarp did not fare well. My boat was mostly packed and ready to go by 9:30...and I proceeded to sit my arse down in my chair and wait it out until...

Thank you to Robin for arranging this great trip! I had an absolute blast. It was great to see both Robin and Paul (Conk) after so many years. It turns out that Jules (3Geese) and I have a few mutual friends. I have yet to meet any canoe-folk that aren't quality people to hang around with and...

I now have two clear Luci Lights that I could use if I am without a campfire, but that hasn't really happened yet. And I was just introduced to the Luminoodle at the recent Canoetripping gathering in NY. It can be strung out in a number of configurations, or simply coiled into its translucent...

It would be great to see you and catch up, Paul! Make sure that SRT is storm-rigged, lol! I'll have mine with me as well.

If it rains bloody hell, you can blame me. I have a penchant for attracting monsoons, tropical storms, hurricanes and other assorted mayhem on canoe trips...although that usually only occurs on the trips I plan myself, not on trips organized by others, so there's hope. -rs

I'll be there, probably get up to that end of the lake late morning or early afternoon Friday, depending on how lazy I am that morning. I'll check out who is at Site 12 first and then play it by ear from then. -rs

I won't be up there until Friday...planning on heading up right after work Thursday, getting up there too late to paddle, so I'll crash at a motel in Long Lake and get a reasonably early start in on Friday. Looking forward to that Adirondack fall weather, rain or shine! -rs

I don't canoe-camp without some good craft beer (in cans) and at least a small bottle of Sailor Jerry rum. I'll have some to share. But I am a horrible, impatient cook, so don't expect me to contribute to any pot-luck, lol! Boil the water, stir it in the dehydrated food, wait, enjoy. That'll...

Try to get Katina Danaan's Thru Paddler Guide Book...awesome information on the whole trail, with useful info for through-paddlers. There are advantages and disadvantages to early-late starts. Early starts have cold water, later starts have less water. Generally, though, less water works in...

The presence of a keel usually means either poor design or poor construction. As others have said, you don't really need a keel. If you need an outrigger I'd recommend that you buy or devise one that can be attached as needed to the gunnels, but removed when paddling...they would otherwise just...

I've visited so many great sites, it is tough to choose. One definite favorite is the Ogden Point site on Lobster Lake in Maine. A little exposed, but it has a great beach with a great view that just screams for a beach chair and a beer in hand. Downriver from there is Pine Stream campsite on...

For camping on a trip with big rivers and big lakes, I absolutely would always choose my 18 foot Wenonah Sundowner. My 16' MR Explorer just won't fit all the gear Mrs. Riverstrider wants to take AND the dog (both non-negotiable, lol). But we certainly had a time of it on a narrow windy local...

On most of my trips, the first thing I do, particularly if we have time and enough other choices to not commit to a particular site at the time, is to perform what firefighters call a walk-around just to quickly assess the merits and demerits of any particular site. Promising wood supply...

Okay, I can't resist. Boil water, instant coffee, add some sugar, done. Works for me. (ducks for cover) Instant coffee drinkers unite! -rs

I've always used lists for packing, so I haven't forgotten anything critical. Of course, the problems with lists is that if something is not on the list, it won't get packed. Consequently, I have occasionally added things to my lists. Or created entirely new lists, such as when it became...

That's easy: Mrs. Riverstrider! She's not the strongest of paddlers, and her endurance is not great...and she doesn't do cold weather or portages (for such trips I usually go solo)...but when she is in the bow I have total confidence in any water we tackle since she knows what to do as well as...

I've gone swimming about a dozen times in whitewater, while kayaking difficult water, but that doesn't count. Plenty of times over the side horsing around in the boyscouts. One memorable trip down the narrow, muddy Chipuxet River there were no survivors...we all went over at least twice or...

I just started getting attacks of gout last year. Doc wanted to put me on drugs, but I hate taking that sort of stuff. So rather than cut down on beer or seafood (my triggers as well) I started significantly increasing my water intake. No attacks since. Your mileage may vary. I am happily...

Quality craft beer in cans. Also, I just recently began using those bungy deelie-bob things to wrap around thwarts that I then clip a carabiner to...makes a great quick-release way to secure odd items in the boat that I may want to get at quickly. -rs